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title: "Glasscubes HDD Collaboration Tool"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ede3e214-6364-4578-999a-f1c074b95ede"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
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# Glasscubes HDD Collaboration Tool

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ede3e214-6364-4578-999a-f1c074b95ede

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions has completed a procurement process for the "Glasscubes HDD Collaboration Tool," valued at £116,280. This contract, classified under IT services, encompasses the provision of a collaboration tool that facilitates real-time communication between the department, Local Authorities, and external suppliers. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. Though the tender period ended on 5 November 2018, the contract commenced on 4 December 2018 and runs until 3 December 2020, covering delivery to multiple locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT services, particularly those offering software development and support. Businesses that have experience in providing digital collaboration tools and communications solutions would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging with the Department for Work and Pensions could enhance market presence and allow firms to expand their service offerings to a public sector client base.

## Notice

This contract will facilitate real-time collaboration and communication between DWP, Local Authorities and external suppliers, provide storage for guidance documents and offer workspaces whereby user access can be controlled.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/618b116f-a863-4ca0-bc0f-cec845dfe32f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 4 Dec 2018 - 3 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £116,280 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £116,280 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | BRUNEL WAY |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY4 5ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Stanley |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GLASSCUBES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2019 at 10:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/618b116f-a863-4ca0-bc0f-cec845dfe32f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/618b116f-a863-4ca0-bc0f-cec845dfe32f
  15th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c882c86c-e553-43e9-bdb2-cb3915833c1e
  n/a

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